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1/4” compress female to 1/4-40 male
« on: March 22, 2024, 11:18:01 pm »
So I am wanting to run the 1/4” compression fitting which uses a female attachment on top of the Jensen boiler, and union or run it down to 1/4-40 UST, for PM research piping.

Can anyone help me figure out what I need?  I have searched for 1/4” compression threading to 1/4-40 but can’t get clear answers.

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Re: 1/4” compress female to 1/4-40 male
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2024, 01:31:27 am »
I ordered this on eBay.

However, the Jensen threads are 5/16-24,  this is 5/16-27…. I’ll try it. It’s only a few bucks. [ Guests cannot view attachments ]
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Re: 1/4” compress female to 1/4-40 male
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2024, 05:39:36 am »
since the threading is 27 tpi & NOT 24 tpi, you'll ruin the threads in the Jensen boiler if you force it in.
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Re: 1/4” compress female to 1/4-40 male
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2024, 08:39:14 am »
since the threading is 27 tpi & NOT 24 tpi, you'll ruin the threads in the Jensen boiler if you force it in.


Well, damn.   I can’t believe it is that close to what’s needed.     Any idea what I need in order to achieve what I am seeking?
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Re: 1/4” compress female to 1/4-40 male
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2024, 11:23:17 am »
since the threading is 27 tpi & NOT 24 tpi, you'll ruin the threads in the Jensen boiler if you force it in.


Well, damn.  I can’t believe it is that close to what’s needed.    Any idea what I need in order to achieve what I am seeking?
Will not only ruin the Jensen threads... there is no flange for a gasket.

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Re: 1/4” compress female to 1/4-40 male
« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2024, 12:11:34 pm »
since the threading is 27 tpi & NOT 24 tpi, you'll ruin the threads in the Jensen boiler if you force it in.


Well, damn.  I can’t believe it is that close to what’s needed.    Any idea what I need in order to achieve what I am seeking?
Will not only ruin the Jensen threads... there is no flange for a gasket.

How can I connect PM 1/4-40 to 5/16-24?
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Re: 1/4” compress female to 1/4-40 male
« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2024, 12:26:03 pm »
since the threading is 27 tpi & NOT 24 tpi, you'll ruin the threads in the Jensen boiler if you force it in.


Well, damn.  I can’t believe it is that close to what’s needed.    Any idea what I need in order to achieve what I am seeking?
Will not only ruin the Jensen threads... there is no flange for a gasket.

How can I connect PM 1/4-40 to 5/16-24?
Probably have to go with special machining.
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Re: 1/4” compress female to 1/4-40 male
« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2024, 12:51:59 pm »
since the threading is 27 tpi & NOT 24 tpi, you'll ruin the threads in the Jensen boiler if you force it in.


Well, damn.  I can’t believe it is that close to what’s needed.    Any idea what I need in order to achieve what I am seeking?
Will not only ruin the Jensen threads... there is no flange for a gasket.

How can I connect PM 1/4-40 to 5/16-24?
Probably have to go with special machining.


Can you hook me up? How much do I need to pay you.
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